The Toronto Maple Leafs‘ troubles in net could be worsening.

Goalie Artur Akhtyamov was recalled from the AHL’s Toronto Marlies on Thursday, two days after Anthony Stolarz left a start with an upper-body injury.

Meanwhile, the Maple Leafs also placed forward Scott Laughton on injured reserve, retroactive to Nov. 8.

Dennis Hildeby will start in net Thursday when the Maple Leafs welcome the Los Angeles Kings (Sportsnet, Sportsnet+, 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT).

The big Swede has a .909 save percentage and 3.74 goals-against average in three games this season.

Stolarz was ruled out day-to-day by head coach Craig Berube on Thursday, meaning Akhtyamov will serve as Hildeby’s backup.

If Akhtyamov makes an appearance for the Maple Leafs, it will mark his NHL debut. The 24-year-old Russian has pla

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